2004 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 22 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 1975 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Tracker | 240 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2650 mm |
