1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 940 (190 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 61 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940.
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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (279 Nm). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | El Camino | 940 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 324 Nm | 279 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2780 mm |