1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2000 Audi A6
To start off, 2000 Audi A6 is newer by 19 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2000 Audi A6. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2000 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A6. (380 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2000 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | V8 Volante | A6 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
