1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 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) has 250 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 666 kg more than 1969 Riley 4. 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 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Riley |
Model | V8 Volante | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 45 L |