1974 Volvo 245 vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, 1974 Volvo 245 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 245. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 245 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1970 Volvo 164.
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, 1970 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 245. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Volvo 245 | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 245 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2125 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1394 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
