1977 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1968 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | 1968 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
| Model | Chevette | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.5 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
