1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 22 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB4 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
