1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, both 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 650 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | 75 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 97 L |
