1981 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1981 Daihatsu Delta and 1981 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Delta.
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, 1981 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Daihatsu Delta | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
Model | Delta | 240 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2660 mm |