1968 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1992 Volvo 850 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 850 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 30 kg more than 1992 Volvo 850.
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, 1992 Volvo 850 (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL. (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | SL | 850 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |
