2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 22 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 191 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 357 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Kia | Aston Martin |
| Model | Sportage | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
