2007 Acura TSX vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2007 Acura TSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Acura TSX. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TSX.
Because 1984 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 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura TSX, 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TSX | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | TSX | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 97 L |
