1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 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 82 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 631 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, both vehicles can yield 434 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Volante | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 96 L |