2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1976 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 4,735 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 247 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1976 BMW 630 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 630 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |