1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 BMW Convertible
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 23 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 7 more horse power than 2007 BMW Convertible. (363 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Convertible. (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 BMW Convertible | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Convertible |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |
