1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ is newer by 17 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 246 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 242 kg more than 1995 Toyota MRJ. 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) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (285 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota MRJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Volante | MRJ |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 50 L |
