1984 Plymouth Caravelle vs. 1984 Volvo 740

To start off, both 1984 Plymouth Caravelle and 1984 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Volvo 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Volvo 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volvo 740 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle.

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