1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Caprice and 1974 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 244. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 616 kg more than 1974 Volvo 244. 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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 244. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Caprice | 244 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2125 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2650 mm |
