1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 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 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 698 kg more than 1979 Mazda 929. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | V8 Volante | 929 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 65 L |