1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | 325 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 61 L |
