1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1993 BMW 840
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Project 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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1993 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Project Vantage | 840 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |
