1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 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 234 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Volante | 928 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.9 mm |
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 | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |