1970 Volvo P 1800 vs. 1979 Volvo 265
To start off, 1979 Volvo 265 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 265 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1979 Volvo 265 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Volvo P 1800 | 1979 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | P 1800 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
