1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1971 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 256 kg more than 1984 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1971 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Volante | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3160 mm |
