1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1980 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1980 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 188 more horse power than 1980 GMC Jimmy. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1980 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 16 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 1980 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 GMC Jimmy 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 GMC Jimmy. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 GMC Jimmy. 1980 GMC Jimmy 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. 1980 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1980 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
Model | V8 Volante | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |