2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1981 BMW 745
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1981 BMW 745. 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1981 BMW 745 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V12 | 745 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3430 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 220 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 | 1878 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |