2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1976 Volvo 240
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 240.
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 V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1976 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 240 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
