1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 31 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 12 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (305 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | V8 Volante | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 64 L |
