1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 66 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
