1964 Toyota Corona vs. 1975 Volvo 264
To start off, 1975 Volvo 264 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 264 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 264 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1964 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, 1975 Volvo 264 (203 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 264 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Toyota Corona | 1975 Volvo 264 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corona | 264 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |