1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 184 kg more than 1969 Buick GS. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Volante | GS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
