1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce 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 228 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 754 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Volante | Luce |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 55 L |
