1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 199 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 634 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Volante | Celica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
