1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 178 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
Make Aston Martin Aston Martin
Model V8 Vantage V8 Volante
Year Released 1992 1987
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 5341 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 543 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 745 Nm 447 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.2:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1992 kg 1814 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 97 L


 

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