1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (112 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | 240 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |