1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V12 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. (569 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 5.8 | V12 Vantage |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1697 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2741 mm |