1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2007 BMW 650
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 22 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 72 more horse power than 2007 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2007 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 650 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 70 L |
