1956 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB2 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB2 | 66 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 |