1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 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 227 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 714 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | V8 Volante | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
