1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 314 kg more than 1996 Volvo 960. 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | V8 Volante | 960 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |