1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB4 | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 195 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |