1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1967 Honda S800
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 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 250 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1967 Honda S800. 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1967 Honda S800 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | V8 Volante | S800 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 35 L |