1990 BMW M3 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1990 BMW M3. (234 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 554 kg more than 1990 BMW M3. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 BMW M3 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | M3 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2467 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |