1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Venture 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 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 134 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 69 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Venture, 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Venture | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |
