1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Volvo V90
To start off, 1997 Volvo V90 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1997 Volvo V90. (178 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V90 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | V90 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
