2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 410 kg more than 1995 Volvo 960. 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | Vanquish | 960 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
