1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1978 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 368 kg more than 1978 Maserati Bora.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1978 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | V8 Volante | Bora |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |