1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 414 kg more than 1954 Rover P4. 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 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | V8 Volante | P4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 45 L |
