1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 30 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Volante | 325 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 60 L |