2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 BMW 316
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 316 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) has 294 more horse power than 1986 BMW 316. (86 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 316.
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 @ 5000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 316 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
