2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1964 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1964 Volvo P 1800. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo P 1800.
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, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo P 1800. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1964 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DBS | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 45 L |
