1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 264. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 264 would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 264. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 325 kg more than 1978 Volvo 264. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Volvo 264 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Volvo 264. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 264. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 264.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Venture | 264 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
