1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1983 Ferrari 126
To start off, both 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1983 Ferrari 126 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 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 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 1238 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1983 Ferrari 126 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Volante | 126 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
