1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 154 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 379 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | V8 Volante | Legacy |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 64 L |