1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 104 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760. 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 760 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 82 L |
