1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2009 Aston Martin DBS

To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 26 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 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.

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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante 2009 Aston Martin DBS
Make Aston Martin Aston Martin
Model V8 Volante DBS
Year Released 1983 2009
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5341 cc 5933 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 503 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 241 km/hour 307 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1910 mm


 

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