2001 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2001 BMW 750. (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 750 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 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, 2001 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2001 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 750 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 750 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2601 mm |
