1969 Toyota 2000GT vs. 1982 Volvo 240
To start off, 1982 Volvo 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 240. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 240 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 240. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota 2000GT | 1982 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | 2000GT | 240 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
