1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 34 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2007 Chevrolet Express 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. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 Volante | Express |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3440 mm |