1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1977 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1977 Volvo 260. 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 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1977 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2660 mm |
