1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 889 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Volante | 914 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |