1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 28 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 70 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 will offer significantly more control. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535. 2012 BMW 535 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. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 535 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |