1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1964 Honda S600
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S600 would be higher. 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 263 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1084 kg more than 1964 Honda S600. 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.
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1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1964 Honda S600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | V8 Volante | S600 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 25 L |