2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1996 BMW 745
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1996 BMW 745. (283 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1996 BMW 745 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 745 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |