1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2010 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 529 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.

Because 2010 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante 2010 Kia Borrego
Make Aston Martin Kia
Model V8 Volante Borrego
Year Released 1986 2010
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 4625 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 337 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 438 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1814 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 97 L 78 L