1958 Toyota Corona vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, 1974 Volvo 164 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 164 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 164 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. 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, 1974 Volvo 164 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Corona | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corona | 164 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
