1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 BMW 735
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 735 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 152 more horse power than 1979 BMW 735. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 290 kg more than 1979 BMW 735. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 735. (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1979 BMW 735 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 735 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 84 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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 100 L |