2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 396 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Volkswagen | Aston Martin |
Model | Touareg | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3189 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2214 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 97 L |