1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1970 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 252 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1970 Buick Centurion | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | V8 Volante | Centurion |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3160 mm |