1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 30 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 770 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | V8 Volante | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2878 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 104 L |