1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 20 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 116 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 530 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |