1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1987 Acura Integra
To start off, both 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1987 Acura Integra were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1987 Acura Integra. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1987 Acura Integra.
Because 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Acura Integra. (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1987 Acura Integra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Acura |
| Model | V8 Volante | Integra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4285 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1665 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
