2010 Dodge Charger vs. 1977 Volvo 260
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 537 kg more than 1977 Volvo 260. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Charger | 1977 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Charger | 260 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6100 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5083 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2660 mm |
