1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 959 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Volante | 356 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 52 L |
