1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (145 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780. 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 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (236 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 350 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3499 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
