1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (95 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 140 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
