1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 35 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 198 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 564 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | V8 Volante | 207 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
