1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1978 Volvo 343. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 343. (109 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Caprice | 343 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
