1972 Chrysler Charger vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, 1987 Volvo 740 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 108 kg more than 1987 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, 1972 Chrysler Charger (459 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 740. (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler Charger | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Charger | 740 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5561 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
