1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1964 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1964 Buick Electra. (275 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1964 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Buick Electra weights approximately 216 kg more than 1980 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. 1964 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1964 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Volante | Electra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |
