1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | Lagonda | 66 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |