1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1978 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, both 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1978 Cadillac Brougham were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 136 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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.
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1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1978 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | V8 Volante | Brougham |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3090 mm |