1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage 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 425 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 BMW 525. 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2009 BMW 525 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Vantage | 525 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |