1980 Lada 2105 vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, both 1980 Lada 2105 and 1980 Volvo 265 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 265 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105. 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 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Lada | Volvo |
| Model | 2105 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
