1987 BMW 320 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, both 1987 BMW 320 and 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 BMW 320 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 320 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |