1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1973 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Daihatsu Consorte 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 260 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1973 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
Model | V8 Volante | Consorte |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 43 L |