1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Armada. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 838 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2013 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Volante | Armada |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1981 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 105 L |