1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1979 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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Aspen | 66 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |