1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 29 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, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 534 kg more than 2011 Ascari A10.
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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ascari |
| Model | V8 Volante | A10 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2636 mm |
