1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 35 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, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX 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 19 kg more than 2013 Infiniti EX.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti EX. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti EX. 2013 Infiniti EX 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. 2013 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
Model | V8 Volante | EX |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4631 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1589 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |