1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 331 kg more than 2011 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2011 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | Lagonda | S60 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 67 L |