2009 BMW 550 vs. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 550 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5341 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 97 L |