1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 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 256 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Volante | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 55 L |
