1978 Holden Sunbird vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 Holden Sunbird. 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, 1987 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Sunbird | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Sunbird | 760 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |
