1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1961 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Volante | Publica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2140 mm |
