1976 Chrysler Cordoba 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 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba 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 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Cordoba | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Cordoba | 66 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |
