1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Caprice | 66 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
