1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 16 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 21 more horse power than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 718 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Italdesign Nazca | 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Italdesign | Aston Martin |
Model | Nazca | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |