1975 Volvo 260 vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, 1976 Volvo 260 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 would be higher. Both 1975 Volvo 260 and 1976 Volvo 260 are equipped with a 2,664 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 260 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260.
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, both vehicles can yield 218 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1975 Volvo 260 | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Volvo | Volvo |
Model | 260 | 260 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |