1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1952 BMW 501
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 529 kg more than 1952 BMW 501. 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.
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1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1952 BMW 501 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Volante | 501 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |