1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1991 Lexus LS
To start off, 1991 Lexus LS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 75 more horse power than 1991 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1991 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lexus LS weights approximately 1 kg more than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lexus LS. (351 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lexus LS. 1991 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1991 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
| Model | V8 Volante | LS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2820 mm |
