2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1998 BMW 740
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 740 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 235 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 740. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1998 BMW 740 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V12 | 740 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1968 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |