1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 703 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Centura. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1970 Chrysler Centura has manual transmission. 1970 Chrysler Centura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Chrysler Centura | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Chrysler | Aston Martin |
Model | Centura | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1980 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |