1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 166 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Because 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
Model | V8 Saloon | Sedona |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 224 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 75 L |