1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1957 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 829 kg more than 1957 Volvo 120. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo 120. (115 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Saloon | 120 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
