1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, both 1978 Nissan Cherry and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 266 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 989 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Cherry has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Cherry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Nissan Cherry | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Nissan | Aston Martin |
Model | Cherry | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |