1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1952 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1952 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1952 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1952 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1952 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Volante | Sports |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2160 mm |
