2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1980 BMW M1
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1980 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 498 kg more than 1980 BMW M1. 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1980 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | M1 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
