2008 BMW 323 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 324 kg more than 2008 BMW 323. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 323 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 323 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5339 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 97 L |