1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti
To start off, both 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1973 Avanti Avanti were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 230 kg more than 1973 Avanti Avanti. 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 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti 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 | 1973 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Aston Martin | Avanti |
Model | V8 Volante | Avanti |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |