1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 760 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1988 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Toyota Corolla | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Corolla | 760 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |