Chevrolet Camaro (1977 – 1981) vs Volvo 262 (1977 – 1981): specs compared
The Chevrolet Camaro is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 155 hp. The Volvo 262 is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,610 kg. At 5,019 mm, the Chevrolet Camaro is 140 mm longer than the Volvo 262.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Camaro
1977 – 1981
|
Volvo
262
1977 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1981 | 1977 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 177 – 188 hp | 140 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 366 – 380 Nm | 204 – 234 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.0 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | — | 185 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.5 – 18.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,019 mm | 4,879 mm |
| Width | 1,890 – 1,892 mm | 1,707 mm |
| Height | 1,250 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,610 – 1,625 kg | 1,410 – 1,425 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.