1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 400 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 605 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. 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 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 118 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 51 L |