1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 900 kg more than 1963 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Vantage | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 45 L |
