1966 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB4 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB4 | 66 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
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 | 256 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |