1957 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 33 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. Both 1957 Aston Martin DB2 and 1990 Volvo 960 are equipped with a 2,922 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1957 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 381 kg more than 1957 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB2 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB2 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |
