1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
Model | Cordoba | 66 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |