1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1978 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine 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) has 169 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.
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) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1978 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | V8 Volante | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
