1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 16 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Coronet | 740 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2780 mm |
