1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 BMW 748
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 is newer by 26 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. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 2005 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 BMW 748 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Volante | 748 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3000 mm |