2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1996 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 525. (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1996 BMW 525 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Vantage | 525 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |