1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 890 kg more than 1982 Volvo 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 360 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 58 L |
