1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 34 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 322 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | V8 Volante | Cayenne |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2895 mm |