1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 22 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 271 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 854 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos 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. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | V8 Volante | Vamos |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 73 L |
