1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 315 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Camaro | 244 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
