1973 Volvo 164 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1973 Volvo 164. 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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 164. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Volvo 164 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Volvo | GMC |
| Model | 164 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 117 L |
