1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 166 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
Model | Fleetwood | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2620 mm |