1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2000 BMW 528
To start off, 2000 BMW 528 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 528 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 BMW 528.
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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 528. (279 Nm). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 528. 2000 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2000 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 528 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
