2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1968 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1968 Volvo P 1800. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1968 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Silverado | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2460 mm |
