1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 1979 Volvo 260 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Pickup would be higher. At 3,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 260. (146 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 260. (218 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Pickup | 260 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 146 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
