2000 Honda Capa vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2000 Honda Capa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2000 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 734 kg more than 2000 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Capa, 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Capa | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
| Model | Capa | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
