1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 19 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 133 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 354 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | 325 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 63 L |
