2012 BMW 116 vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 444 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 116 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 97 L |
