1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 25 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 394 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Volante | 118 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 51 L |