2005 Audi A4 vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (300 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | A4 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 97 L |
