1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1987 Maserati 228
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 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 228 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 65 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 549 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | V8 Volante | 228 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
