1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 11 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 893 kg more than 1980 Volvo 66. 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. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1969 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1969 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Impala | 66 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |