1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 368 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Volante | Condor |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |