1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M

To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (309 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 44 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456M.

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, 1992 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1992 Ferrari 456M 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. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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