1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 343. (117 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 343.
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, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB2 | 343 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
