1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 162 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 86 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Volante | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |