1988 Venturi Coupe vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1988 Venturi Coupe.
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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Venturi Coupe | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Venturi | Volvo |
| Model | Coupe | 245 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
