1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, both 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1989 Chevrolet Camaro 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. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 Volante | Camaro |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 134 HP |
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 | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |