1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 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 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 195 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 618 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | V8 Volante | 25 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 34 L |
