1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1977 BMW 530
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1977 BMW 530. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 450 kg more than 1977 BMW 530. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 530. (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1977 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 530 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 68 L |
