2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 BMW 1502
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 715 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 1502 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |
