1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 245 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 792 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1985 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1985 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 245 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
