1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1977 Volvo 343
To start off, 1980 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 550 kg more than 1977 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, 1980 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Avanti Avanti | 1977 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Avanti | Volvo |
| Model | Avanti | 343 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
