2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 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 98 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1996 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 840 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
