1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 960 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Touring |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
