2009 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 179 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 549 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | Civic | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 97 L |