2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1979 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1979 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Lumina | 66 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3910 mm |