1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. 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 27 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 740. (116 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 100 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740. 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 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Coronet | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Coronet | 740 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| 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 | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1260 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 |
