1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2011 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2011 Pagani Huayra is newer by 26 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Huayra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Huayra (700 HP) has 390 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (310 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Huayra 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 464 kg more than 2011 Pagani Huayra.
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, 2011 Pagani Huayra (740 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 2011 Pagani Huayra 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 | 2011 Pagani Huayra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pagani |
| Model | V8 Volante | Huayra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 700 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 740 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4605 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2036 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1169 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2795 mm |
