1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Volvo 164
To start off, 1971 Volvo 164 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 42 kg more than 1971 Volvo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Camaro | 164 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
