1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Blazer and 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 226 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 414 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Blazer | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |
