1980 Volvo 343 vs. 1985 Volvo 245

To start off, 1985 Volvo 245 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 343.

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, 1985 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 343. 1980 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1985 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1985 Volvo 245 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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