1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | 328 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 60 L |
