2006 Mini Cooper vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 599 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 1978 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 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper, 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (255 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2006 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Mini | Aston Martin |
Model | Cooper | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5340 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 97 L |