1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1294 kg more than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Autobianchi |
Model | V8 Volante | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
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 | 1814 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 22 L |