1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 20 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 1983 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 145 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB4 | 240 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 58 L |