1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2004 BMW 530
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (228 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 530. (290 Nm). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2004 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 530 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2924 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |
