1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2001 BMW Z22
To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z22 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z22 should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 209 kg more than 2001 BMW Z22.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z22. (350 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z22.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2001 BMW Z22 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Saloon | Z22 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3169 cc |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1615 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 63 L |