1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 790 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Touring |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
