1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 530 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1988 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 520 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
