1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 1039 kg more than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 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. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
Model | Delta 88 | 66 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6965 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 638 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |