2008 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 591 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Aston Martin |
| Model | Phaeton | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4920 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 97 L |
