1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 Volvo 343. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Vega | 343 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
