1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1990 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1990 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 440. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1193 kg more than 1990 Volvo 440. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 440, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 440. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1990 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | Lagonda | 440 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |
