1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1946 Maserati A6
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Maserati A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Maserati A6 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1946 Maserati A6. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1946 Maserati A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 939 kg more than 1946 Maserati A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1946 Maserati A6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | V8 Volante | A6 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |