1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 18 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 102 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 525 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |
