1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (182 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
Model | 190 | 740 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |