1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. Both 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante are equipped with a 5,341 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 4 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | V8 Volante | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 97 L |