2007 BMW 740 vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 BMW 740. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 151 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 740 | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 740 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1965 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 97 L |