1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1983 Avanti Avanti is newer by 6 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti 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, 1983 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Avanti Avanti | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Avanti | Volvo |
Model | Avanti | 66 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |