1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 222 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 260 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
