1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1998 BMW Z3
To start off, 1998 BMW Z3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1998 BMW Z3. (191 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 354 kg more than 1998 BMW Z3. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Z3. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1998 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
