1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 518 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria. 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Volante | Gloria |
Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |