1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Toyota Corolla | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
Model | Corolla | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 97 L |