1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1983 Opel Monza
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Monza would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 488 kg more than 1983 Opel Monza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1983 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | V8 Volante | Monza |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
