1989 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 486 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Suburban | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Suburban | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2620 mm |
