1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 334 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | V8 Volante | Forester |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2615 mm |