2004 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 204 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 97 L |
