1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 99 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | V8 Volante | GTO |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 67 L |
