1995 Porsche 993 vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (309 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 314 kg more than 1995 Porsche 993.
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 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Porsche 993 | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
Model | 993 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |