1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 8 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 414 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | De Tomaso | Aston Martin |
Model | Bigua | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |