2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (309 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 137 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
| Model | SRX | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 97 L |
