1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 430 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Caprice | 260 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
