1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 799 kg more than 1962 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 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Volante | 220 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 45 L |
