1968 Toyota Corona vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, 2006 Volvo V70 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V70 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 702 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Volvo V70 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corona | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Corona | V70 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
