1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 264 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 964 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Volante | 323 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1070 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
