1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1971 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia 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 268 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1971 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1971 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Volante | Familia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2200 mm |
