1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1957 BMW 501
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 501 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 413 kg more than 1957 BMW 501. 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1957 BMW 501 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Volante | 501 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |