2009 BMW M3 vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | M3 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 97 L |