1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, both 1985 Chevrolet Caprice and 1985 Volvo 780 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 255 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1985 Volvo 780 has manual transmission. 1985 Volvo 780 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Caprice | 780 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
