1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 724 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Honda Concerto | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | Concerto | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |