1957 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (111 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB2 | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB2 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
