1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2004 Ginetta G34
To start off, 2004 Ginetta G34 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Ginetta G34. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ginetta G34. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 1014 kg more than 2004 Ginetta G34. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ginetta G34. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 2004 Ginetta G34 has manual transmission. 2004 Ginetta G34 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2004 Ginetta G34 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ginetta |
Model | V8 Saloon | G34 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 280 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1050 mm |