1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 564 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (163 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Graduate | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 97 L |