1980 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1980 Mercedes-Benz G and 1980 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz G (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 590 kg more than 1980 Volvo 245. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Volvo 245. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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 G (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz G | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | G | 245 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
