1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2009 Audi R8
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 234 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 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 | 2009 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Volante | R8 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |
