2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring 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 295 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Touring |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
