1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 858 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Volante | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 90 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |