1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1963 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 504 kg more than 1963 Fiat 2300. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1963 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Volante | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
