1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1984 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1984 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Vega | 740 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |