1968 Toyota 2000GT vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo 1800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1972 Volvo 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota 2000GT | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | 2000GT | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
