1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Volvo 343
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Caprice | 343 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
