1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2007 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2007 Lancia Musa 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 5,341 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 248 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 539 kg more than 2007 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Musa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Musa. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Musa. 2007 Lancia Musa 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 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2007 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | V8 Volante | Musa |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |