1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2007 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 28 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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2007 Cadillac XLR 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. 2007 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2007 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | V8 Volante | XLR |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 68 L |
