1971 Opel GT vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel GT (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240.
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 Opel GT (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel GT | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | GT | 240 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
