2007 Infiniti M vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti M. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti M.
Because 2007 Infiniti M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti M. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti M | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Infiniti | Aston Martin |
| Model | M | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 97 L |
