1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1985 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1985 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1985 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1985 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Venturi Cabriolet. (297 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1985 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Aston Martin | Venturi |
Model | V8 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 297 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |