1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 19 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 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 610 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Express | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7439 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2620 mm |