1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1984 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1984 Lamborghini LM is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 7,257 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lamborghini LM (414 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 882 kg more than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Lamborghini LM (589 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1984 Lamborghini LM | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | V8 Volante | LM |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 7257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 110 L |