1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2012 BMW 318
To start off, 2012 BMW 318 is newer by 27 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 289 more horse power than 2012 BMW 318. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 95 kg more than 2012 BMW 318. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 318. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2012 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 318 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 57 L |
