1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2001 Ginetta G34
To start off, 2001 Ginetta G34 is newer by 22 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. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2001 Ginetta G34. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2001 Ginetta G34. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1008 kg more than 2001 Ginetta G34. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ginetta G34.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2001 Ginetta G34 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ginetta |
| Model | V8 Volante | G34 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1050 mm |
