1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 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 127 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 234 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Volante | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |