1975 Volvo 260 vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 would be higher. Both 1975 Volvo 260 and 1980 Volvo 265 are equipped with a 2,664 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260. 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, 1980 Volvo 265 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Volvo 260 | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 260 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
