1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 27 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 41 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 190 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Volante | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 83 L |
