1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Volvo 265
To start off, both 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1981 Volvo 265 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 265. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 570 kg more than 1981 Volvo 265. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 265. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | V8 Vantage | 265 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |