1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, both 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo 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 134 more horse power than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. (183 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 719 kg more than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | V8 Volante | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
