2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 28 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 301 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Jeep | Aston Martin |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 97 L |
