1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1977 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 818 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 249 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 814 kg more than 1977 Mazda 818. 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1977 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Volante | 818 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |
