1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica 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 276 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Volante | Publica |
Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |