1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1968 Bizzarrini Manta
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Bizzarrini Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Bizzarrini Manta would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Bizzarrini Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta should accelerate faster than 1973 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta (511 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 1968 Bizzarrini Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1968 Bizzarrini Manta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bizzarrini |
| Model | V8 Volante | Manta |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
