1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona 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 262 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 834 kg more than 1961 Toyota Corona. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Volante | Corona |
Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |