1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1985 Avanti Avanti and 1985 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 91 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 245.
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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245. 1985 Avanti Avanti 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. 1985 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Avanti Avanti | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Avanti | Volvo |
Model | Avanti | 245 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |