1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 23 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, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 154 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2009 BMW 550 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. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2009 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | 550 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4798 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
