1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1988 BMW 525
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 360 kg more than 1988 BMW 525. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1988 BMW 525 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 525 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |