Aston Martin V8 Volante (1978 – 1989) vs Porsche 928 S (1980 – 1986): specs compared
The Aston Martin V8 Volante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 305 hp against 300 hp. The Porsche 928 S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 9.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,818 kg. At 4,674 mm, the Aston Martin V8 Volante is 226 mm longer than the Porsche 928 S. The Aston Martin V8 Volante dates from 1978 – 1989, the Porsche 928 S from 1980 – 1986.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V8 Volante
1978 – 1989
|
Porsche
928 S
1980 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1989 | 1980 – 1986 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 305 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 385 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,674 mm | 4,448 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,346 mm | 1,283 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,818 kg | 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.