1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1988 BMW M5
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M5 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1988 BMW M5. (311 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 87 kg more than 1988 BMW M5. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M5. (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1988 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | M5 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3533 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 253 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 | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
