2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1972 BMW 520
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1972 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V12 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
