1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1955 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1955 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Volante | Sports |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 859 cc |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2160 mm |
