2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1985 BMW 324
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1985 BMW 324 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V12 | 324 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |