1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 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 79 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Volante | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 64 L |