1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1975 Volvo 264
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 264. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 264 would be higher. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 264. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 264 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 264. (203 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 264.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1975 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Camaro | 264 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
