1986 BMW M5 vs. 1986 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 1986 BMW M5 and 1986 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1986 Vauxhall Astra. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 689 kg more than 1986 Vauxhall Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 BMW M5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Vauxhall Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Vauxhall Astra. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Vauxhall Astra. 1986 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1986 Vauxhall Astra has manual transmission. 1986 Vauxhall Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M5 | 1986 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | M5 | Astra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
