2004 Renault Wind vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 2004 Renault Wind is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind.
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, 1978 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Wind | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Wind | 164 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3350 mm |
