1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1982 Volvo 240
To start off, 1982 Volvo 240 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 240. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 240 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 240. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1982 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB2 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
