1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1969 Volvo 164
To start off, both 1969 Dodge Coronet and 1969 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 164.
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 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1969 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Coronet | 164 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2730 mm |
