1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 140 would be higher.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 779 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (170 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | 140 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |