1988 BMW 535 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 535 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1988 BMW 535. (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 BMW 535. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 535. (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 535 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
