1974 Holden Monaro vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1974 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Monaro | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Monaro | 66 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2832 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |