1970 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 186 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 774 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | GTV | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 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 Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 97 L |
