2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 BMW Turbo
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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 V8 Vantage (410 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 BMW Turbo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Turbo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
