2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 25 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (153 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 760 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Silverado | 760 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
