1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 7 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 117 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 780. (200 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 238 kg more than 1990 Volvo 780. 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | V8 Volante | 780 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |