2011 Audi Q5 vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q5 | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | Q5 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 97 L |
