1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, both 1976 Chrysler Valiant and 1976 Volvo 260 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 260. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 250 kg more than 1976 Volvo 260. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Valiant (470 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Valiant | 260 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
