1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. 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 26 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 343. (117 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 343.
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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Caprice | 343 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
