Volkswagen Derby (1977 – 1981) vs Volvo 66 (1975 – 1981): specs compared
Both offer around 60 hp at most. The Volkswagen Derby is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 18.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 154 km/h against 142 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 700 kg against 833 kg. The Volkswagen Derby dates from 1977 – 1981, the Volvo 66 from 1975 – 1981.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Derby
1977 – 1981
|
Volvo
66
1975 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1981 | 1975 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 60 hp | 47 – 57 hp |
| Torque | 76 – 93 Nm | 75 – 94 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 – 15.4 s | 18.5 – 23.6 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 154 km/h | 132 – 142 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,919 mm | 3,904 mm |
| Width | 1,560 mm | 1,537 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,379 – 1,392 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,248 mm |
| Curb weight | 700 kg | 833 – 835 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.