1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2003 BMW 520
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 15 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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 @ 4750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2003 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 520 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |
