1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | Dinan |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 976 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
