1989 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, both 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Spider | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
