1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Volvo 145
To start off, 1970 Volvo 145 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 Volvo 145. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | 145 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |