1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1977 Volvo 265
To start off, both 1977 Aston Martin V8 and 1977 Volvo 265 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 265. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 265.
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 (542 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 265. (218 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 265. 1977 Volvo 265 has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 265 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1977 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
