1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 35 kg more than 1973 Volvo 164. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 164. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 164 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
