1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1982 BMW 328
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 312 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328. 1982 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1982 BMW 328 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Volante | 328 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1506 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |