1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1999 BMW Z9
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 67 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9.
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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3110 mm |
