1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 BMW 630
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 22 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 116 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 254 kg more than 2006 BMW 630. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630. 2006 BMW 630 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. 2006 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 BMW 630 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 630 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |