2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Tahoe | 66 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1550 mm |
