2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | Vanquish | 66 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |