1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1983 Buick LeSabre
To start off, both 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1983 Buick LeSabre were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 213 more horse power than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 228 kg more than 1983 Buick LeSabre. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick LeSabre. 1983 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1983 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Volante | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
