1974 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, both 1974 Mercedes-Benz E and 1974 Volvo 140 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercedes-Benz E | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | E | 140 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
