1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1989 BMW Z1
To start off, both 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1989 BMW Z1 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 142 more horse power than 1989 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 564 kg more than 1989 BMW Z1. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW Z1. (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1989 BMW Z1 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Volante | Z1 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |