2012 BMW 530 vs. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 BMW 530. 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 530 | 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 530 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 97 L |
