1968 Toyota Corolla vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1974 Volvo 343 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 343 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1968 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, 1974 Volvo 343 (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corolla | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corolla | 343 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
