2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 355 kg more than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Vantage | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
