1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 232 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Volante | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 180 L |