1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 36 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 182 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 106 kg more than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
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1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tata |
Model | V8 Volante | Safari |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |