2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 144. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 144 would be higher. At 6,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 144. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 144. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo 144 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 144. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 144.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Corvette | 144 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6995 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
