1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1995 BMW M5
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 67 more horse power than 1995 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1995 BMW M5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | M5 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 251 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 | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 90 L |