1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 434 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1971 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | 3 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |
