1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Camaro | 260 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
