1980 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1980 Chrysler 1609 and 1980 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chrysler 1609 (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 1609.
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 245 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler 1609 | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | 1609 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
