1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1996 BMW 530
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 124 more horse power than 1996 BMW 530. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 299 kg more than 1996 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 530. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1996 BMW 530 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Volante | 530 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |