2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 709 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Avalanche | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 97 L |