2001 BMW L7 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 264 kg more than 2001 BMW L7.
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 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW L7. (350 Nm). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW L7.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW L7 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | L7 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1814 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 97 L |