1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 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 79 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 308. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 534 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 308. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Volante | 308 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 74 L |