1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, both 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 436 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | V8 Volante | Silver Spirit II |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1450 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 107 L |
