1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1989 BMW 850
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato 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 136 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 335 kg more than 1989 BMW 850. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 850. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1989 BMW 850 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Zagato | 850 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 90 L |