1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 26 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 11 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 274 kg more than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Volante | 350Z |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 76 L |