1970 Audi 100 vs. 1984 Volvo 240
To start off, 1984 Volvo 240 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 240 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1970 Audi 100.
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, 1970 Audi 100 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1984 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | 100 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
