1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 BMW 3
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1974 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 387 kg more than 1974 BMW 3. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 3. (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 3 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
