1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC60. (321 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2013 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC60. (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2774 mm |
