2005 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 653 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
| Model | Civic | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1671 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 97 L |
