1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1961 Volvo 220
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1961 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 975 kg more than 1961 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 601 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1961 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 220 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
