2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 12 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 124 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 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:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 550 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 321 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 | 1690 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |