1980 Volvo 265 vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 217 kg more than 1980 Volvo 265. 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, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Volvo 265 | 2000 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Volvo | SsangYong |
| Model | 265 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
