1969 Dodge Coronet 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 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1980 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 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Coronet | 66 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1550 mm |
