1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2006 Pagani Zonda is newer by 23 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pagani Zonda 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 588 kg more than 2006 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2006 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pagani |
| Model | V8 Volante | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
