1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 33 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 543 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Volante | Boxster |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 54 L |