1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 170 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260. 1978 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | 260 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 146 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 219 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |