1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 BMW M

To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 615 kg more than 2001 BMW M. 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2001 BMW M
Make Aston Martin BMW
Model V8 Vantage M
Year Released 1995 2001
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 3169 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 543 HP 320 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 745 Nm 345 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.2:1 11.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4030 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 51 L


 

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