1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 740. (116 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 554 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | V8 Volante | 740 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |