1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2008 BMW 750
To start off, 2008 BMW 750 is newer by 28 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, 2008 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 750 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. 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, 2008 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2008 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Saloon | 750 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 88 L |
