1956 Toyota Crown vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 780 (127 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1956 Toyota Crown. 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, 1985 Volvo 780 (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Toyota Crown | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Crown | 780 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
