2000 BMW 528 vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2000 BMW 528 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 528 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (310 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 BMW 528.
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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 528. (279 Nm). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 528 | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 528 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |