1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 854 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1600 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 97 L |
