2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1988 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1988 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 525 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 214 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 Weight | 1875 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
