1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 275 kg more than 1978 Volvo 260.
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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | 260 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
