1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1970 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 459 kg more than 1970 Dodge Dart. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1970 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Volante | Dart |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
