1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2000 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 52 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2000 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 54 kg more than 2000 Infiniti Q45. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti Q45. 2000 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2000 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
| Model | V8 Volante | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 60 L |
