1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 is newer by 12 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, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 240. (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Coronet | 240 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
