1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 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 115 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 586 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Volante | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
