1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 208 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 149 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | V8 Volante | Discovery |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1963 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |