1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Dodge Dart (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244. 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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Dart | 244 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
