1976 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Corvette (180 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1976 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | 66 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |