1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2012 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Xterra is newer by 26 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 66 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Xterra. 2012 Nissan Xterra 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. 2012 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2012 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Volante | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 80 L |
