1988 BMW 535 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 1 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 90 more horse power than 1988 BMW 535. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 284 kg more than 1988 BMW 535. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 535. (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 535. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 535 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 535 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 97 L |
