1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1959 BMW 503
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 BMW 503. 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 V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1959 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 503 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 75 L |
