1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra is newer by 21 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 755 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, 2005 GMC Sierra (489 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | V8 Volante | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 129 L |
