1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 714 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404.
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.
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1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | V8 Volante | 404 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |