2003 Xedos 9 vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2003 Xedos 9 is newer by 25 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 156 more horse power than 2003 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2003 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 229 kg more than 2003 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Xedos 9 | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Xedos | Aston Martin |
| Model | 9 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
