2011 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 27 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 97 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 403 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Mazda | Aston Martin |
| Model | RX-8 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2703 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 97 L |
