2009 BMW 330 vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 330 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5339 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 97 L |
