1999 BMW 740 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 740 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 227 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 265 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) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 740. (419 Nm). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 740 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2601 mm |
