2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 383 kg more than 1981 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (435 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Silverado | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 435 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 97 L |