2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 328 kg more than 1980 Volvo 265. 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Charger | 265 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
