2011 BMW 750 vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (309 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 750 | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 750 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2011 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 609 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 97 L |