1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (153 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 515 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760. 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 (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Caprice | 760 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
