1986 Maserati Bi Turbo vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. (183 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 615 kg more than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Maserati | Aston Martin |
| Model | Bi Turbo | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2601 mm |
