1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1985 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Camaro 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Volante | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
