1963 BMW 502 vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 324 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 502 | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 502 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 97 L |