1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 195 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 668 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1985 Honda Accord | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | V8 Volante | Accord |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |