1992 Infiniti J30 vs. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1992 Infiniti J30. (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1992 Infiniti J30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 217 kg more than 1992 Infiniti J30. 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Infiniti J30. (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Infiniti J30 | 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Infiniti | Aston Martin |
Model | J30 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 97 L |