1994 BMW M5 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1994 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | M5 | Vantage |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3793 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 24.3 L/100km |