1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1969 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 131 kg more than 1969 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB4 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |