2007 BMW M3 vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 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, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (309 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 159 kg more than 2007 BMW M3.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (366 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M3 | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | M3 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 97 L |