1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 30 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (319 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 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 121 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Volante | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 72 L |
