1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, both 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1979 Mazda 121 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 227 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 684 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | V8 Volante | 121 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |