2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 155 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Plymouth |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Volare |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
