1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante

To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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 195 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 734 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.

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