1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, 1988 Volvo 245 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 245.
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 V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Volante | 245 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
