1999 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2004 BMW M5
To start off, 2004 BMW M5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. (450 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 212 kg more than 2004 BMW M5.
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, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (1,098 Nm) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M5. (520 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin Vantage | 2004 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vantage | M5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 1098 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1758 kg |
