1996 Renault 19 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1996 Renault 19 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1996 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 669 kg more than 1996 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault 19 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Renault | Aston Martin |
| Model | 19 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 97 L |
