1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 10 kg more than 1989 Volvo 760. 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 (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 760. (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 760 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
