1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1978 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1978 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | AMC | Volvo |
| Model | Hornet | 66 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
