1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 BMW M6
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 18 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, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | M6 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
