1956 Rover P4 vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 328 kg more than 1956 Rover P4. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Rover P4 | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Rover | Aston Martin |
Model | P4 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 97 L |