1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140

To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (372 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 528 kg more than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140.

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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140. (391 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140.

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