1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 BMW 745
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 15 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 80 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (322 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (447 Nm). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 BMW 745 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 745 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 88 L |