1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 913 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Volante | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 51 L |