2007 Lexus LS vs. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2007 Lexus LS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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 Lexus LS (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Lexus | Aston Martin |
| Model | LS | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 97 L |
