2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 122. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 122. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 378 kg more than 1965 Volvo 122. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 122. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 122.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Corvette | 122 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |