2002 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 24 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 155 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 86 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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:
| 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Land Cruiser | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
