1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 is newer by 17 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (145 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 43 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780. 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 Corvette (488 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (236 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780. 1985 Volvo 780 has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Volvo 780 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 780 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
