1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 26 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 188 more horse power than 2010 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 340 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | Z4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 55 L |