1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 258 kg more than 1981 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | 240 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |