1962 Porsche 356 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1962 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1962 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Porsche 356 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Porsche | Volvo |
Model | 356 | 66 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |