1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 79 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Caprice | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |