1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 1978 Volvo 164 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 164.
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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 164. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 500 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3350 mm |
