1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 69 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 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 (434 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Zagato | Dinan |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 403 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |