1981 Volvo 260 vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1981 Volvo 260 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 260. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 855 kg more than 1981 Volvo 260. 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 Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 260. (231 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Volvo 260 | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Volvo | Aston Martin |
| Model | 260 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
