1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2007 BMW 650
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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, 2007 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2007 BMW 650 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | 650 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2790 mm |