1977 Volvo 343 vs. 1977 Chrysler Centura
To start off, both 1977 Volvo 343 and 1977 Chrysler Centura were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 126 kg more than 1977 Volvo 343. 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, 1977 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Volvo 343 | 1977 Chrysler Centura | |
Make | Volvo | Chrysler |
Model | 343 | Centura |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |