1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2009 BMW 635
To start off, 2009 BMW 635 is newer by 18 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 BMW 635. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 635.
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, 2009 BMW 635 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 2009 BMW 635 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. 2009 BMW 635 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2009 BMW 635 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 635 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |
