1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, both 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 and 1980 Volvo 343 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 (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1980 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 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
Model | 380 | 343 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |