1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1972 Volvo 140
To start off, 1972 Volvo 140 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 140. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 Volvo 140. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 140. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1972 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Coronet | 140 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
