1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 261 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 Volante | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
