1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 434 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | RZ | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 309 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |