1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1964 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1964 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1964 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 709 kg more than 1964 Skoda 1202. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Skoda 1202. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1964 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
| Model | V8 Volante | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 30 L |
