1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 21 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1656 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | V8 Volante | Sharan |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 1973 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2919 mm |