1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Skyline 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 232 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 834 kg more than 1976 Nissan Skyline. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Volante | Skyline |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |