1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC60. (321 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2013 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC60. (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2774 mm |
