1972 Mazda 1000 vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1972 Mazda 1000. 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 1000. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1972 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1972 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 1000 | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Mazda | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1000 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 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 | 710 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2620 mm |
