2008 BMW 325 vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 263 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 325 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 97 L |