1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, 1970 Volvo 164 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 164 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | 164 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |