1971 McLaren M14 vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 McLaren M14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 McLaren M14 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 McLaren M14 (420 HP @ 9200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 McLaren M14 should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1971 McLaren M14 has manual transmission. 1971 McLaren M14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 McLaren M14 | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | McLaren | Aston Martin |
| Model | M14 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
