2006 Pagani Zonda vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2006 Pagani Zonda is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 584 kg more than 2006 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2006 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2006 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pagani Zonda | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Pagani | Aston Martin |
| Model | Zonda | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7300 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1230 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1141 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
