1979 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (125 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Firebird | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
Model | Firebird | 66 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |