1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 752 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1995 McLaren F1 LM has manual transmission. 1995 McLaren F1 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 McLaren F1 LM | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | McLaren | Aston Martin |
Model | F1 LM | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |