1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 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 261 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 994 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Saloon | 66 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
