1966 Vauxhall Viscount vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (153 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 45 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.
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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Vauxhall Viscount | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
Model | Viscount | 760 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |