1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 21 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 (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 494 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2009 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 125 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 53 L |
