1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 1978 Volvo 164 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 164.
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 Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | 164 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5360 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3350 mm |