1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
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 Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino 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 124 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 593 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino. 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Volante | Dino |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 59.9 mm |
| 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 | 1818 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
