1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President 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 150 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 209 kg more than 1965 Nissan President. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Volante | President |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |