1967 Volvo 120 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 291 kg more than 1967 Volvo 120. 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Volvo 120 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | 120 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 157 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
