1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Land Rover 88 (67 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Volvo 66. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 88 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
