2007 Lexus IS vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 84 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2007 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2007 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lexus IS | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Lexus | Aston Martin |
Model | IS | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2231 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 15.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 97 L |