1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 33 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 80 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 432 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | V8 Saloon | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 100 L |
