2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S80 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | V8 Vantage | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1829 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1861 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1493 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2835 mm |