2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 21 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 142 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | Vanquish | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 325 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 | 1956 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 97 L |