2005 BMW 530 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 25 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 530 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 97 L |