1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 40 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, 2013 Infiniti G (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 101 kg more than 2013 Infiniti G.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti G. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti G.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2013 Infiniti G | |
Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
Model | V8 Volante | G |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 343 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1713 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1823 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |