2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1995 BMW 730
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1995 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1995 BMW 730 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 730 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |