1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1970 Volvo 140 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 140 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB4 | 140 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
