2008 BMW 325 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 294 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 325 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
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 | 1520 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 97 L |