1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (653 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 160 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo.
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, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (815 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Vantage | 512 BBi Turbo |
Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 653 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 815 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |