1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 780. (200 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 780 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
