1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 17 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 144 more horse power than 2004 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 229 kg more than 2004 Xedos 9. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Xedos |
| Model | V8 Volante | 9 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
