2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 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 120 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 224 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro 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:
2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Camaro | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |