1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 and 1980 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (219 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 247 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244. 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 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 244 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 244 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
Model | 380 | 244 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |