1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1959 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 163 kg more than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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. 1959 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1959 Chrysler New Yorker | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
Model | V8 Volante | New Yorker |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |