1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 554 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (266 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Porsche Boxster | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
Model | Boxster | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |