1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 114 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | V8 Volante | 109 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |