1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 484 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Spider | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 97 L |
