1972 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix 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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Prix | 66 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
