1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1976 BMW 628
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 628 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 132 more horse power than 1976 BMW 628. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 628.
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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1976 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V8 Volante | 628 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
