2009 BMW 118 vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 429 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 118 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 97 L |