1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 364 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Volante | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |
