1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1981 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2012 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | 760 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 82 L |
