1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1986 Renault 18

To start off, both 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1986 Renault 18 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 213 more horse power than 1986 Renault 18. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 679 kg more than 1986 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 18. (163 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 18.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante 1986 Renault 18
Make Aston Martin Renault
Model V8 Volante 18
Year Released 1986 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.1 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1814 kg 1135 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1410 mm


 

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