1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R

To start off, 1997 Nissan 400 R is newer by 24 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 264 kg more than 1997 Nissan 400 R.

Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante.

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