1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1972 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 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 279 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1139 kg more than 1972 Toyota Publica. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1972 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Volante | Publica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2170 mm |
