1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 264 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Volante | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 68 L |
