1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 215 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 644 kg more than 1990 Nissan Laurel. 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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Volante | Laurel |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |