2006 BMW 530 vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 184 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 530 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5340 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 97 L |
