1986 Mazda 929 vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (145 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mazda 929 | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Mazda | Aston Martin |
Model | 929 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |