1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1987 BMW 750
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 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 20 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1987 BMW 750 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Volante | 750 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 120 L |