1995 Honda CRX vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1995 Honda CRX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1995 Honda CRX. (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 764 kg more than 1995 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda CRX, 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda CRX. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1995 Honda CRX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda CRX | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | CRX | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 97 L |