1988 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1988 BMW 530. (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 167 kg more than 1988 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, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 2011 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 530 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2741 mm |
