1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Aspen 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 217 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 349 kg more than 1979 Dodge Aspen. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Volante | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
