2010 BMW 123 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 199 kg more than 2010 BMW 123. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 123 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 123 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2010 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 97 L |