1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 34 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 317 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 666 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2012 Nissan Titan 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. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Volante | Titan |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 140 L |