1980 Volkswagen 1302 vs. 1987 Volvo 240
To start off, 1987 Volvo 240 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 240 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1987 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Volkswagen 1302 | 1987 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | 1302 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
