2001 Toyota Pod vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Pod. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Pod. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 870 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod, 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Pod. (430 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Pod | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Pod | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 97 L |
