2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express 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 122 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 408 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Express | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Van | 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 | 195 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 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 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 97 L |
