2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 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 138 more horse power than 1992 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 740 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 102 L |
