1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 31 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 136 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 359 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mini |
| Model | V8 Volante | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 47 L |
