1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 BMW 518
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 518 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 453 more horse power than 1974 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 750 kg more than 1974 BMW 518. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 518. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 BMW 518 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 518 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |