1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 15 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 184 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 357 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | V8 Volante | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
