1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 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 179 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 518 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307. 2007 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | V8 Volante | 307 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
