1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1239 kg more than 1964 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 110 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
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 | 575 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 97 L |