1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1977 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 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Impala | 66 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |