1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 27 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 120 more horse power than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru BRZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 555 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | V8 Volante | BRZ |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1259 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
