1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1999 BMW V12

To start off, 1999 BMW V12 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,990 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW V12 (550 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 BMW V12.

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, 1999 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm). This means 1999 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 1999 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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