2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 20 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB7 | 66 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
