1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 90 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 714 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | V8 Volante | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 65 L |