2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 615 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Touring |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
