1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1989 BMW 850
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 74 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 565 kg more than 1989 BMW 850. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 850. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1989 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 850 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 90 L |
