1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1998 BMW 740
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 31 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1998 BMW 740 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Volante | 740 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1968 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 95 L |