1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2006 BMW MM Roadster
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2006 BMW MM Roadster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | MM Roadster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 55 L |
