1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 22 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 139 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 743 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 Marcos TS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
Model | V8 Volante | TS |
Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2230 mm |