1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1978 Chevrolet Caprice and 1978 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 240. (104 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 240.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 240. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Caprice | 240 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |