1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 131 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 258 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 650 kg more than 1978 Seat 131. 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
Model | V8 Volante | 131 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |