1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1992 BMW 520
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 482 kg more than 1992 BMW 520. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1992 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vantage | 520 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
