1979 Triumph Dolomite vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1979 Triumph Dolomite and 1979 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Triumph Dolomite (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1979 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 Triumph Dolomite (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Triumph Dolomite | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Triumph | Volvo |
Model | Dolomite | 66 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |