1972 BMW 520 vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 16 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 369 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 520 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 97 L |