1941 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Buick 40 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | 40 | 66 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |