1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 604 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360. 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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Volvo 360 has manual transmission. 1984 Volvo 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Caprice | 360 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |