2005 Lexus IS vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 308 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus IS. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2005 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2005 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lexus IS 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
Make Lexus Aston Martin
Model IS V8 Volante
Year Released 2005 1987
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1988 cc 5341 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 195 Nm 447 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 215 km/hour 241 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1506 kg 1814 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 97 L


 

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