1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 154 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
| Model | V8 Volante | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |
