1992 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1992 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 120 kg more than 1992 BMW 740. 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 740 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 90 L |
