1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet has manual transmission. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
Model | F300 Life Jet | 66 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |