2007 BMW X5 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 20 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 22 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (283 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | X5 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 97 L |
