1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, 2005 Saleen S7 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 567 kg more than 2005 Saleen S7.
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, 2005 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Saleen |
| Model | V8 Volante | S7 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2692 mm |
