1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1972 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volkswagen SP2 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 243 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 918 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1972 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | V8 Volante | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
