1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 91 kg more than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Chrysler | Aston Martin |
| Model | New Yorker | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 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 | 1905 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 97 L |
