1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 658 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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 | 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Volante | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |