1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 8 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 710 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | V8 Volante | Touareg |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 100 L |