1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1963 BMW 502
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 735 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1963 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 502 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
