1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 Volvo 240. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Avanti | Volvo |
| Model | Avanti | 240 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
