1980 Volvo 244 vs. 1980 Volvo 343

To start off, both 1980 Volvo 244 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 2,383 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 244 (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 303 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 Volvo 244 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 343. 1980 Volvo 343 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 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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