1968 Volvo P 1800 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 524 kg more than 1968 Volvo P 1800. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Volvo P 1800 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Volvo | Toyota |
Model | P 1800 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3246 mm |