1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1998 Tatra T700
To start off, 1998 Tatra T700 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 120 more horse power than 1998 Tatra T700. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1998 Tatra T700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tatra T700 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tatra T700. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tatra T700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1998 Tatra T700 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
| Model | V8 Volante | T700 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3140 mm |
