1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1994 BMW 735
To start off, 1994 BMW 735 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 109 more horse power than 1994 BMW 735. (208 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 735 weights approximately 6 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 735. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1994 BMW 735 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V8 Volante | 735 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3430 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2940 mm |