1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 616 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
Because 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (240 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60. 2012 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | Lagonda | S60 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2776 mm |