1986 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 Volvo 164
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 542 kg more than 1969 Volvo 164. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Caprice | 164 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
