1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 BMW 318
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 21 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 229 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4900 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 2005 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 BMW 318 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 318 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 63 L |