1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 147 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 332 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | V8 Volante | Legacy |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |