1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 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 48 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (269 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 199 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. 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, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | 530 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
