1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 231 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | V8 Vantage | S80 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 67 L |