2001 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 360 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Prizm | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Prizm | 360 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
