1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (142 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 349 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244. 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 244 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 244 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
Model | 560 | 244 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |