1977 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 22 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 940 weights approximately 484 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) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
| Model | Chevette | 940 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
