1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 216 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 698 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | V8 Volante | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |