1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 Volvo 245
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 245. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 596 kg more than 1974 Volvo 245. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 245. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 245. 1974 Volvo 245 has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 245 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 245 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2125 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1394 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 60 L |
