2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 66 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1550 mm |
