1979 Volvo 265 vs. 1979 Volvo 343

To start off, both 1979 Volvo 265 and 1979 Volvo 343 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 265 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1979 Volvo 343. 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, 1979 Volvo 265 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 343. 1979 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1979 Volvo 265 has manual transmission. 1979 Volvo 265 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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