1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1979 Volvo 265
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 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, 1985 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Avanti Avanti | 1979 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Avanti | Volvo |
| Model | Avanti | 265 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
