1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Volante | 917 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
