1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1982 BMW 628
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 628 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1982 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 344 kg more than 1982 BMW 628. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1982 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | 628 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
