1975 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1975 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1979 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1979 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Sedan | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
Model | Sedan | 66 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |