1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Volvo 240 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 524 kg more than 1990 Volvo 240. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | V8 Volante | 240 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 157 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 Weight | 1814 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |