1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 17 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 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB4 | 66 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |