1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240.
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, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 240 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
