1961 Toyota Corona vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona.
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, 1961 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Toyota Corona | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corona | 66 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |