1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1963 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1600 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2620 mm |
