2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 26 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 127 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 141 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Astro | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 97 L |
