1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1998 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1998 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 12 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 524 kg more than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1998 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Venturi |
| Model | V8 Volante | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
