1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Caprice | 66 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 94 Nm |
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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |