1980 Renault 14 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1980 Renault 14 and 1980 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 14 (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 14 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
Because 1980 Volvo 66 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Volvo 66. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault 14, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Renault 14 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 14 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 14 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
