2006 BMW 530 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 19 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 530 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 97 L |
