1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 1976 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1976 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
Model | 280 | 66 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |