1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1994 BMW 854
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1994 BMW 854. (323 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 854. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 90 kg more than 1994 BMW 854. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 854. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 854. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1998 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1994 BMW 854 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vantage | 854 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
