1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 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 205 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 934 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
Model | V8 Volante | 4 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 50 L |