2008 Alpina B3 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante

To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2008 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 362 kg more than 2008 Alpina B3. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alpina B3.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Alpina B3 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
Make Alpina Aston Martin
Model B3 V8 Volante
Year Released 2008 1980
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3346 cc 5339 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 362 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93.8 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1452 kg 1814 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 97 L


 

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