1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 26 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 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 526 more horse power than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 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 734 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotec |
| Model | V8 Volante | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
