1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (169 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 818 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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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1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Volante | 212 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 159 L |