2005 Nissan Titan vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 394 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Nissan | Aston Martin |
| Model | Titan | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 97 L |
