1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1971 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda RX-2 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1971 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 854 kg more than 1971 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda RX-2. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1971 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Volante | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |
