1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 BMW M5
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1994 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 206 kg more than 1994 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | M5 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
