1986 Audi 90 vs. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1986 Audi 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1986 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 768 kg more than 1986 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 90. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 90 | 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | 90 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
