1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 179 kg more than 1951 Buick 40. 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1951 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Volante | 40 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3090 mm |
