1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 BMW 1800
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 720 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 BMW 1800 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 54 L |
