1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 1997 Nissan 400 R is newer by 10 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 264 kg more than 1997 Nissan 400 R.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Volante | 400 R |
Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 471 Nm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |