1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 66 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
