2012 Audi S4 vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Audi S4 | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
Model | S4 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 97 L |