1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1977 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 220 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1977 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | 2-Litre | 181 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |