1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 534 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780. 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, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780. 1995 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1985 Volvo 780 has manual transmission. 1985 Volvo 780 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | Virage | 780 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |