1977 Honda Accord vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
Because 1980 Volvo 66 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Volvo 66. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1977 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1977 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Accord | 66 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |