2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Aston Martin |
| Model | Freelander | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
