1948 Morris Ten Four vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 884 kg more than 1948 Morris Ten Four.
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. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Ten Four has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Ten Four will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morris Ten Four | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Morris | Aston Martin |
Model | Ten Four | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1138 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 309 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |