1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 BMW 745
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (310 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (451 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 745 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 88 L |
