1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 838 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | GT | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 97 L |