2008 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac Solstice.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (353 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2008 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2008 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Pontiac Solstice | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Pontiac | Aston Martin |
Model | Solstice | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 97 L |