1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2007 BMW 740
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 is newer by 34 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) has 15 more horse power than 2007 BMW 740. (302 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 740. 2007 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2007 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | 740 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3140 mm |
