1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1976 Volvo 265
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 265 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 265. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 265. 1976 Volvo 265 has automatic transmission and 1993 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 265 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1976 Volvo 265 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
Model | Bigua | 265 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |