2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 237 kg more than 1980 Volvo 245. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 245 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
