1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 25 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 116 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 312 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Volante | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 62 L |
